Flatbed Gear list

hard hat, saftery glasses(unless you wera glasses then side shields), saftery vest and steel toed boots. you also will want to get a strap roller, they are about 25.00 but well worth it

 

Winch Bar and lots of gloves. Don't get too crazy though, i know my place will cover anything you need. Always better to spend someone elses money

 

yep, i did forget a GOOD pair of gloves, you will wear them out FAST

 

Looking for for durability. Not much impact. But your working with chains, straps dirty tarps in often time wet/muddy conditions. I usually have a few different pairs of gloves, leather, insulated and water proof lined (although those are bulky)

You will go through lots of leathers gloves, keep in mind cloth gloves don't hold up past a day.

 

More tips, hmm let's see.

Always have the fork lift operator lift your tarp rolls onto the load. (Strap them there) if only weather protect. Keep your face away from winch bar.
don't jump off trailers,
never turn your back on a pipe load,
learn proper strap and chain throwing techniques,
check securement every time you get out of or into the truck,
learn proper tarping techniques, nothing worse than being the truck with the shoddy tarp job.

I could come up with lots more tips, but that would prove I have OCD.

Also, if you been bumping docks with refers and such, you should really amaze the steering wheel holders in the t/s